Senior Industrial Relations Leader for Major Rail Delivery

Multicultural Consulting Services (MCS); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Parental leave 18 weeks with superannn

Two wellbeing days

Career pathways and role-compatible fle

Job summary

Multicultural Consulting Services (MCS) is seeking an Industrial Relations Manager to lead IR strategy for a major Melbourne rail delivery team. You will provide practical advice to project leaders, build capability and resolve complex workplace issues.

The role focuses on developing IR plans, coaching leaders on obligations, handling investigations, negotiating instruments and staying updated with industry developments to improve governance.

Qualifications

• Degree and experience in law, business, IR, HR or employee relations.
• Major-project IR experience, preferably in construction.
• Understanding of Victoria’s IR environment and unionised construction workplaces.
• Strong influencing, communication, organisation and compliance skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop industrial-relations plans and manage project workforce risks.
• Coach leaders on obligations, compliance and effective workplace practices.
• Lead sensitive investigations and prepare evidence-based findings for decision makers.
• Advise on complex disputes and act as an escalation point.
• Negotiate and draft industrial instruments with senior leadership, including enterprise agreements when required.
• Monitor relevant industry developments and improve governance and training.

Skills

Influencing

Communication

Organisation

Compliance

Education

Law degree

Business degree

Postgraduate qualification

Certificate II-IV Business Administration

Job description

Multicultural Consulting Services (MCS) is seeking an Industrial Relations Manager to lead IR strategy for a major Melbourne rail delivery team. You will provide practical advice to project leaders, build capability and resolve complex workplace issues.

The role focuses on developing IR plans, coaching leaders on obligations, handling investigations, negotiating instruments and staying updated with industry developments to improve governance.